Resources
NYS ResourcesNew York State Energy Research and Development Authority
NYSERDA is a tremendous resource for any residence, business, or municipality striving to reduce their energy consumption or considering buidling a new green buidling or retrofitting an existing one. NYSERDA has the tools to help.
View this video High Performance Buildings Video from NYSERDA to learn more, then visit their extensive website: www.nyserda.org
Green Careers NY
This web site http://www.greencareersny.com/index.htm is a portal to help visitors find information on a variety of “green” topics. You'll find information about green jobs and careers, how to get green training, and incentives for going green.
USGBC Resources
Green Building Certification Institute - information for LEED Accredited Professionals & Credentials
Greenbuild(365) - programs & plenary sessions online
Green Guide for Homes - resources for residential sector
Green Guide for Schools - resources for schools
Green Guide for Local Governments - resources for communities
ReGreen Residential Remodeling Guidelines - resources for homeowners
Helpful USGBC and GBCI Websites and Emails
Education
- Courses, Education Provider Program, Educator Resources: www.usgbc.org/education and www.greenbuild365.org
- Education inquiries unrelated to LEED workshops: education@usgbc.org
- Education Provider Program inquiries: EPProgram@usgbc.org
LEED
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LEED Green Building Rating System: www.usgbc.org/leed
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LEED Certification and Credentials: www.gbci.org/
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LEED workshop inquiries: workshop@usgbc.org
- General LEED inquiries: leedinfo@usgbc.org
- USGBC Membership: www.usgbc.org/membership or membership@usgbc.org
- Chapter Membership: www.usgbc.org/chapters
Green Schools Advocate Materials
Why LEED for Schools?
How to Deliver the Message
Green Schools Advocate Training 12-8-07
Advocate Training Resources
Education
Rochester Institute Of Technology
SUNY-College Of Environmental Science & Forestry
Presentations: 4th Annual Green Building Conference
University at Buffalo- UB Green
Green Advantage
The Common Fire Housing Co-op
Go Green' Initiative for Schools
Professional Organizations
AIA Central New York
AIA Eastern New York
AIA Buffalo/Western New York
AIANYS
American Society of Interior Designers
International Interior Design Association
National Society of Professional Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
American Society of Landscape Architects
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration & Air-Conditioning Engineers
Office of Professions, New York State Education Department
(maintains the list of registered Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers & Interior Designers etc.)
Government/Not-for-Profit Organizations
U.S. Green Building Council ( USGBC)
Global Environment & Technology Foundation
NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
NYS Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)
NYS Association for Reduction, Reuse & Recycling
Go Green Initiative
Green Restaurant Association (GRA)
Syracuse Center of Excellence
Local Government Sustainable Initiatives
Regional 'Green' Groups within Chapter
Center For Ecological Technology (Berkshire County, MA Branch)
GreeningUSA
Otsego County Conservation Association
Rochester Green Business Network-Center for Environmental Info
Sustainable Hudson Valley
Sustainable Tompkins
eZines/blogs
BuildingGreen
GroovyGreen
WorldChanging
Green Guidance
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Miscellaneous
Green Health Care
IdealBite
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Advocate
Green Schools CommitteeDiane Brandli
Diane has been designated as Chair of the USGBC NY Upstate Chapter's Green Schools Committee. She coordinates our local Green Schools Committee to work with decision-makers, parents, teachers and others who are passionate about giving our children the healthiest, safest places to learn and grow – all while saving school districts money, contributing toward mitigating climate change and improving our environment.
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